LEADERSHIP
We have an ever-expanding network of talented coaches and mentors, dedicated to the mission of connecting through authentic relationships to provide wisdom and direction for our community of entrepreneurs. EI’s support collective experience spans almost every industry.
WENDY K. CLARK
Wendy K. Clark is a dedicated entrepreneur who started her first business at the age of 20 with less than $100.
Almost twenty-five years later, that business—Carpe Diem Cleaning—is still thriving. Carpe Diem is now the largest locally-owned residential cleaning service in the Triangle area.
Wendy believes in the potential for businesses to create equitable solutions for issues in the community and raise the quality of life for everyone. Wendy has proven that a community-focused mindset is not limited to small businesses.
This outlook inspired Wendy to purchase the historic John O’Daniel Exchange building in Northeast Central Durham in 2007. She transformed the blighted warehouse into a beautiful and affordable community-oriented space that is now home to the offices of several businesses and non-profits. In 2017 Wendy invested in remodeling the Exchange building’s event space into a charming venue managed under her latest venture, The Wedding Exchange.
As Wendy continues her journey, her focus is on fostering her employees’ growth to strengthen the success of her businesses. She recently developed a training curriculum designed to help leaders achieve their full potential by unlocking the skillsets of prioritization and communication.
“The keys to my success have truly been proactive goal setting and my strategies for decision making. At its heart, goal setting is really about discovering who we were created to be. Each and every one of us was brought into this world to express something unique, and goal setting enables us to unlock those works which we were created to do. I am grateful to continue to be a positive part of the thriving entrepreneurial community in Durham.”
Wendy focuses on programs to that provide accessibility, and is a regular speaker for events geared to develop entrepreneurs.
Brian Scott
Brian is a music enthusiast and gets great joy supporting his community. He has served as a Haiti missionary, co-led a team that has provided meals for over five million people in need, served on many boards and leads the youth group as his church.
Bill Davis
“Helping people to realize their dreams is my goal,” says Bill Davis, retired owner of Team Nimbus of North Carolina. Team Nimbus is a small business advisory service that helps business owners and sales professionals make more money in less time while living the life they want.”
Bill brings a broad background and a wide variety of experience to his clients. During his 28 year career in the telecommunications industry, he held leadership assignments in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Training & Education, Total Quality Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development and Program
Management, in numerous locations throughout the Southeastern and Northeastern US. After retiring from the telecommunications industry, he founded Davis Consulting & Coaching, LLC, to provide personal coaching services to executives and business
professionals. Bill received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Politics from North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, North Carolina in 1972, and completed The Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University in California in 1994. Other executive educational experiences include the Management Development Program at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, The Wharton School of Business -University of Pennsylvania, and the Aspen Institute.
Through Team Nimbus of North Carolina, Bill now specializes in coaching and training small business owners and professionals to grow their businesses so that it will provide them with the resources and time to live the lives they love. Since 2009, Team Nimbus has reached over 1000 small business owners and professionals through its 100 Days to Abundance program. Bill received his coaching certification from Results Coaching System and is licensed through the One Page Business Plan Professional Consultant Program; and is a SCORE
Mentor. An avid volunteer for Boy Scouts BSA, he started as a Tiger Dad, and has served as a CubMaster, Troop Committee Chair, OA Chapter Adviser, Council President. He is Vigil Honor and has been awarded the OA Founders Award and Silver Beaver. Bill resides in Raleigh, NC and is the proud father of William, a Life Scout and an adult daughter, Tiffani who resides in Memphis, TN.
Niha Wunnava, MHSA
Niha Wunnava earned her place in the Boardroom & C-Suite early, working alongside CEOs and Executives by asking critical questions and getting results as a trusted confidant. She built strong relationships with tough personalities by solving strategic problems and putting people first.
She knows that better leaders create better companies and profits.
Niha speaks internationally at symposiums, summits, and MBA programs sharing how to take smart risks and simplify complex decisions to fast-track leadership careers in healthcare, STEM, law, and women-led organizations. The goal of her company is to create positive and healthy organizations through excellent leadership skills
She coaches CEOs, Executives, and professionals worldwide at NYU, Northwestern, Google, Apple, and Amazon.
She hosts the podcast Brown AF – Brown, Ambitious and Free to offer strategies for high-level Executive career success without sacrificing sanity or family.
Niha lives with her husband and 3 daughters in Durham, North Carolina and is the Chief Operating Officer & Founder of a private medical clinic.
She holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration from The University of Michigan and an Honors Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
Vinay Raman
Vinay Raman is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and transformational leader with over two decades of experience driving innovation and strategic growth across diverse industries. As the founder and CEO of CAARMO, Vinay helps organizations align culture, strategy, and leadership using data-driven insights to achieve measurable results in productivity, profitability, and engagement.
Vinay’s career spans Fortune 1 companies, federal initiatives, and entrepreneurial ventures. He has held high-security clearance roles, including safeguarding warfighters for the Department of Defense and leading a Department of Homeland Security initiative to synchronize 255,000 users across 79 fusion centers. Additionally, he founded one of the first three Electronic Medical Records companies in the U.S., scaling it to a successful acquisition by age 28.
Vinay has been featured in The Wall Street Journal for his empathetic, data-driven leadership approach and recognized by The Washington Business Journal for pioneering joint ventures. His thought leadership extends to his top 1% ranked podcast on YouTube, with over 365 episodes exploring leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation.
As a board member, Vinay brings expertise in strategy, innovation, and governance, coupled with a passion for empowering teams and aligning organizational goals. His deep understanding of how culture, technology, and leadership intersect makes him an invaluable resource for driving growth and long-term success.
Vinay has also been a presenter, moderator, and mentor for entrepreneurial incubators like Entrepreneur’s Ignite, as well as an innovation coach inspiring the next generation of leaders. He is committed to fostering environments where vision, strategy, and execution come together to achieve transformational outcomes.
Vinay’s unique blend of technical acumen and leadership expertise equips him to provide visionary guidance and practical support as a trusted member of any board.
